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= Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control= | = Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control= | ||
'''LSTU E–120 - Harvard | '''LSTU E–120 - Harvard Law School Spring 2011 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST''' | ||
'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor''' | '''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/home/contact Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University] - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor''' | ||
This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits) '''[[course overview|continued...]]''' | This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits) '''[[course overview|continued...]]''' | ||
=='''Syllabus at a glance | =='''Syllabus at a glance'''== | ||
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'''Assignments & Projects:''' | '''Assignments & Projects:''' | ||
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==''' | =='''Contact Information'''== | ||
* | * All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: internetsociety2011@gmail.com | ||
** There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can. | |||
** | * If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the [[Staff Contact Info]] page. | ||
* | =='''Office Hours'''== | ||
Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts). | |||
* Rebekah | |||
** Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett) | |||
** Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett) | |||
** Saturday, April 23, 2:30-4:00pm EDT (available via phone/Skype/chat) | |||
** Tuesday, April 26, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett) | |||
* Alex | |||
** Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT | |||
** Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT | |||
** Monday, April 25, 5:00-6:30pm EDT | |||
Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting. | |||
==''' | =='''Student Feedback Poll'''== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 May 2020
Internet and Society: Technologies and Politics of Control
LSTU E–120 - Harvard Law School Spring 2011 - Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm EST
Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University - 23 Everett Street - Conference room, 2nd floor
This course examines current legal, political, social, and technical struggles for control of the global Internet—and the content and relationships it conveys. The course focuses on the interaction of new technologies and services with emerging models of production, innovation, communication, learning, and civic engagement—looking at both the US and international contexts. Prerequisites: willingness to experiment with new technologies and to participate in class discussions, whether virtually or in person. (4 credits) continued...
Syllabus at a glance
| Jan 25 | Politics and Technology of Control: Introduction | |
| Feb 1 | Paradigms for Studying the Internet | |
| Feb 8 | New Economic Models | (Assignment 1 due) |
| Feb 15 | Peer Production and Collaboration | |
| Feb 22 | Collective Action and Decision-making | (Assignment 2 due) |
| Mar 1 | New and Old Media, Participation, and Information | |
| Mar 8 | Law's Role in Regulating Online Conduct and Speech | |
| Mar 15 | No class - Spring Break | |
| Mar 22 | Regulating Speech Online | (Assignment 3 due) |
| Mar 29 | Internet Infrastructure and Regulation | |
| Apr 5 | Copyright in Cyberspace | |
| Apr 12 | Control and Code: Privacy Online | (Assignment 4 due) |
| Apr 19 | Internet and Democracy | |
| Apr 26 | Internet and Democracy: The Sequel | |
| May 3 | Cybersecurity and Cyberwarfare | |
| May 10 | Final Project due (no class) |
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Course Information: |
Assignments & Projects: |
Resources: |
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People: |
Contact Information
- All questions, comments, etc. should be sent to: internetsociety2011@gmail.com
- There are no set office hours; feel free to send an email, and the TAs will respond to it as soon as they can.
- If you need to contact an instructor or TA individually, please use their personal contact info located on the Staff Contact Info page.
Office Hours
Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts).
- Rebekah
- Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett)
- Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
- Saturday, April 23, 2:30-4:00pm EDT (available via phone/Skype/chat)
- Tuesday, April 26, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
- Alex
- Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
- Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT
- Monday, April 25, 5:00-6:30pm EDT
Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting.
Student Feedback Poll
Enter the poll! (You have the opportunity to submit anonymous feedback.)